9-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Trekking Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. After introductions and a short safari briefing, transfer to your hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, you may have an opportunity to relax, enjoy the hotel’s facilities or explore the surrounding area. Your guide will provide an overview of the adventure ahead before you settle in for your first night in Rwanda.
Accommodation: Hôtel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where you will learn about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda’s remarkable journey towards reconciliation and development. After this meaningful historical experience, depart Kigali for Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, local communities and beautiful countryside along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in preparation for your wildlife safari.
Accommodation: Salt of Akagera or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Salt of Akagera

• Luxury hotel located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Boat Cruise and Game Drives in Akagera National Park

After breakfast, explore Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah national park. Begin with a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you may encounter hippos, crocodiles, elephants along the shoreline and numerous aquatic bird species. Later, enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s diverse habitats in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions and leopards. Akagera is home to the Big Five, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable safari encounters.
Accommodation: Salt of Akagera or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Activities:

• Early morning boat trip & morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Salt of Akagera

• Luxury hotel located inside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Akagera to Nyungwe Forest National Park

After an early morning breakfast, depart Akagera National Park and drive towards Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda. This scenic journey takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, characterised by rolling hills, terraced farmland, traditional villages and picturesque landscapes. Enjoy occasional stops for refreshments and photography along the way. Upon arrival near Nyungwe Forest, check in at your lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing as you prepare for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk experiences.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

Start your day with an early breakfast morning before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing by experienced forest guides. Embark on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure through Nyungwe’s ancient montane rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Observe these fascinating primates as they move through the forest, feed and interact. Later, experience the famous Nyungwe Canopy Walk, suspended high above the forest floor, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest canopy, surrounding valleys and incredible biodiversity.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Scenic Transfer from Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey from Nyungwe Forest towards Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda. Enjoy a scenic drive through the country’s spectacular landscapes, passing rolling hills, cultivated countryside and traditional communities. There will be opportunities for refreshments and photography along the way. Upon arrival in the Musanze region, check in at your lodge, relax and enjoy the magnificent surroundings of the Virunga Volcanoes as you prepare for the upcoming golden monkey and mountain gorilla trekking experiences.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking Gorilla Museum and Cultural Experience

After breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, search for these playful and endangered primates and observe their fascinating behaviour. Later, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, popularly known as the Gorilla Museum, to discover Rwanda’s mountain gorilla conservation history. Continue to Gorilla Guardian Village for an authentic cultural experience featuring traditional Rwandan music, dance, customs and community heritage.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk & afternoon nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today is the highlight of your Rwanda safari. Following an early breakfast, transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your mountain gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers and trackers, venture into the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the location and movements of the gorillas. Once you encounter them, enjoy a magical one-hour experience observing these endangered giants in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge after this unforgettable wildlife encounter.
Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Activities:

• Gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kigali International Airport and Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge before checking out and departing for Kigali International Airport. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, providing a final opportunity to appreciate the country’s spectacular landscapes and welcoming communities. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short stop in Kigali for refreshments or souvenir shopping. Your driver-guide will ensure you arrive at the airport in good time for your outbound flight, marking the end of your memorable Rwanda wildlife and primate trekking adventure with Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. End.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.